There is a growing body of scientific evidence that demonstrates that the establishment of large-scale networks of marine reserves, urgently needed to protect marine species and their habitats, could be key to reversing global fisheries decline and restoring our oceans. Greenpeace's plan to set aside 40 percent of the world's oceans as no-take zones could mean survival for sharks, tuna, whales, and a wide range of threatened and endangered species.

You can help us convince governments and the United Nations that we need to protect our oceans by creating a global network of marine reserves.Sign our petition:

Below are the areas we're asking to be set aside so the oceans can recover and become plentiful.